Sole Source - Similkameen River Fish Fin Clips Analyzation
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 143041-26-0104
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Place of performance
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
NOAA intends to award a sole-source firm fixed-price purchase order to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Molecular Genetics Laboratory for processing and genetic analysis of 560 fin clips from the Similkameen River, with capabilities statements due August 15, 2026.
The contract is valued at approximately $26,500 under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Work is performed at WDFW's facility in Olympia, Washington, with period of performance from one month after contract signature through September 1, 2027. The sole-source rationale rests on WDFW's unique possession of a regional baseline of 384 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers compiled from tens of thousands of steelhead specimens collected over several decades throughout the Pacific Northwest — data unavailable from any other entity. Market research through internet searches and regional expert consultation confirmed no other organization possesses comparable genetic baseline data or expertise. This baseline eliminates the need for costly field sampling that would otherwise be required, representing substantial cost savings to the government.
The work involves extracting DNA from fin clips, evaluating samples using the 384 SNP panel, and analyzing genetic data to determine population-level relatedness (Fst values) between Similkameen River collections and baseline data from other Columbia River steelhead populations. The deliverable is a final report summarizing laboratory methods, analysis procedures, and relatedness findings. Key milestones include delivery of samples with run list within 30 days of signing, laboratory completion by March 1, 2027, and final report submission by September 1, 2027. The work is conducted jointly by NWFSC and The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. NAICS 541715; PSC AJ12. Capabilities statements submitted by the due date will be evaluated; the Government retains sole discretion whether to proceed with sole-source award or conduct competitive procurement.
Notice text
Notice of Intent For Single Source Contract - 143041-26-0104 - Similkameen River Fish Fin Clips Analyzation
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and RFO FAR 12.102(a), a firm fixed price purchase order to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Molecular Genetics Laboratory for the purchase of processing and analyzation for 560 fin clips taken from the Similkameen River. This contract is expected to have a period of performance of approximately one year. This non-personal service requirement seeks a vendor that can perform the requested service in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. No set aside is to be used for this sole source requirement. The associated NAICS code is 541715.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation documents exist for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capabilities statement that includes technical data and cost information, sufficient detail, and convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement. All capabilities statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government.
A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.
Capabilities statements are due no later than Saturday, 15 August 2026, by 1700 Central Time. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “143041-26-0104 - Similkameen River Fish Fin Clips Analyzation”. To ensure your response, along with any and all attachments, is received, attachment(s) must be less than 20 MB [in total]. It is the responsibility of the offeror to contact the government to confirm receipt prior to the offer due date and time. Capabilities statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following POCs:
Charles “Matt” Kendall at charles.kendall@noaa.gov
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